Susan Clairmont
TorontoStar
Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Murderer and rapist Robert Badgerow’s hope for early parole may not be faint
Badgerow was able to apply for rarely used clause that allows some killers a chance at early freedom, Susan Clairmont writes. → Read More
She helped Tim Bosma’s killers. Now Christina Noudga is on track to become a doctor
Noudga, who called Dellen Millard her ‘sweet serial killer,’ attended medical school in Poland, Susan Clairmont writes. → Read More
Serial killer Dellen Millard convicted in prison assault
Serial killer, whose victims included Ancaster’s Tim Bosma, found guilty in connection with stabbing of fellow inmate → Read More
Wrongful convictions in Hamilton: lying informants, faulty lineups and buried evidence
A new registry catalogues 83 wrongful convictions across the country → Read More
One year later, Six Nations double-murder trial still paused
Thomas Bomberry is on trial for two counts of second-degree murder in connection with 2018 triple homicide on Six Nations, Susan Clairmont writes. → Read More
Insiders called it a cult. To others, it was a family — until it turned on itself
They lived, prayed and worked together, until allegations of assault, sexual abuse, death threats and gun violations tore The Family apart. → Read More
Race should not be a factor when dealing with offenders, says Six Nations police chief
Protecting the public should be the priority, says the police leader who was born and raised on Six Nations → Read More
Hamilton councillors to consider 23 action items on encampments
Proposals range from information sharing to improving co-ordination between community organizations → Read More
Short-term rentals a ‘gentrifying force’ in Hamilton, housing advocate says
Information workshop comes as city prepares to hear delegations on new policy for short-term rentals → Read More
‘It’s devastating’: Tim Bosma’s murderers likely to get earlier parole eligibility
A Supreme Court ruling means judges can no longer impose consecutive life sentences, raising the spectre that Dellen Millard and Mark Smich will serve less prison time → Read More
Fake bank statements. Maxed credit cards. Piles of lies. After the fire, a killer’s shocking secrets are revealed
“You’re a monster and you should never see the light of day,” the judge tells Richard Taylor, who watched as his mother and stepfather burned alive. He is appealing his conviction. → Read More
Fire engulfs the bedroom. Something blocks the door. A desperate rescue attempt. Then, he names the killer
As an inferno engulfs Al and Carla Rutherford’s bedroom — the killer blocking an exit — Al desperately tries to save his wife, his dogs and himself. W → Read More
Court strikes down appeal for McMaster-area peeping Tom caught with photos of naked women
In rejecting his arguments, The Court of Appeal said the victims of Dennis Rhodes “detailed significant fear and anxiety” and the crimes were a “significant invasion of privacy.” → Read More
‘You’re so worthless’: A Brantford family recounts the tragedy of losing their 12-year-old to suicide
Grace McSweeney longed for acceptance. Her family is sharing her story in the hope it will make a difference, Susan Clairmont writes. → Read More
Double murderer George Lovie granted permission to live in own apartment part-time
Recent decision from Parole Board of Canada gives 64-year-old convicted killer the most freedom he’s had since 1991 → Read More
Hilda was Hamilton’s true Golden Girl
Paralympic star won 58 medals in track, swimming and basketball → Read More
Sleeping, staring, and ‘horror’: Notes from jury at the Richard Taylor murder trial
The jury took the unusual step of sending notes to the judge about many things — from considered to absurd — during the fatal arson trial → Read More
Emotional judge calls Richard Taylor a ‘monster’ for burning his mother and stepfather alive
Former teacher was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder in the 2018 arson deaths of Carla and Alan Rutherford, Susan Clairmont writes → Read More
Hamilton killer and rapist Robert Badgerow granted temporary absence from prison
Parole board says convicted murderer can attend his mother’s funeral, Susan Clairmont writes. → Read More
Taylor double murder trial delayed after juror tests positive for COVID
Trial tentatively scheduled to resume Thursday; jurors must undergo testing → Read More